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Sam Amico

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Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Patrick Beverley, Bulls, NBA

Patrick Beverley facing disturbing domestic allegations after Texas arrest

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley is facing serious allegations following his arrest in Texas, as police documents obtained by TMZ Sports outline disturbing claims...
Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Mavericks, NBA

Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson aware Mavericks could move them

The Mavericks didn’t just fire their general manager. They might be preparing to flip the roster, too. Per Ashish Mathur of Dallas Hoops Journal, both...
Pelicans coach Willie Green and forward Zion Williamson

Report: Some Pelicans felt Willie Green didn’t hold Zion Williamson accountable

The Pelicans didn’t just make a coaching change. They apparently made a culture change. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, several Pelicans players and staffers...
Jalen Duren, Pistons, NBA

NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Heat, Tyler Herro, Kings

Pistons Jalen Duren came back from that ankle sprain and immediately reminded everyone he is a full-grown problem. The Pistons’ center went for 31 points on...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA, Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo set for MRI: ‘Didn’t look great’

CLEVELAND -- The Bucks lost more than a game on Monday. They also lost Giannis Antetokounmpo, who exited the 118-106 loss to the Cavaliers...
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Lakers’ LeBron James to make season debut, set for another NBA record

LeBron James is officially back. Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports that James will make his season debut tonight against the Jazz, capping a long rehab...
Sam Merrill, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs top Bucks, but Kenny Atkinson sees ‘clunky’ everywhere

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 118-106 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.  1. Coach Kenny Atkinson will tell you this one...
NBA, Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo exits with left groin strain

CLEVELAND -- Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo exited Monday's game against the Cavaliers with what the team called a left groin strain. Antetokounmpo limped off the...
Derrick Jones Jr, Clippers, NBA

NBA Notes: Clippers, Derrick Jones Jr, Players of Week, Nikola Jokic, Nets

Clippers The Clippers are going to be without Derrick Jones Jr. for a while. He suffered a right MCL sprain in Sunday’s loss at Boston and...
NBA forward LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James finally back on court as Lakers weigh Tuesday return

LeBron James was back on the practice floor Monday, and the next 24 hours will determine whether he makes his season debut Tuesday against...
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs, Zion Williamson, Pelicans, NBA

NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Suns, Sixers, Paul George

Spurs The Spurs will be without Victor Wembanyama for a bit. The team announced the star center has a left calf strain after undergoing an...
Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers, NBA

NBA Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Bulls, Anthony Davis, Pistons

Pacers Injuries have wrecked the Pacers’ depth chart, but Pascal Siakam said that can’t be an excuse for a 1-12 start (through Sunday). He told Dustin...
Anthony Davis, NBA, Mavericks, Mavs

NBA trade proposal sends Mavericks’ Anthony Davis to Bulls

Another day, another hypothetical trade involving Anthony Davis. This time, Bleacher Report cooked up a three-team proposal that would send the Mavericks big man to...
Ja Morant, Grizzlies, NBA

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant to miss more time, now due to calf strain

Grizzlies star Ja Morant has struggled to stay on the court for a wide array of reasons, and he's now due to miss time...

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